Two Lineages, One Framework: How AutoGen and Semantic Kernel Became the Microsoft Agent Framework (opens in new tab)

Microsoft’s agent framework story is really a story about two teams solving different problems, a community-led spin-off of one lineage, and a packaging hazard that will silently break your code if you’re not paying attention. If you’ve been watching this space — or just trying to pick a framework for a new project — here’s the full arc.